GameStop Corp. (GME) shares surged 6.39% in intraday trading on Tuesday, amid speculation that the company could follow the footsteps of MicroStrategy and Rumble Inc. in adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
The speculation was fueled by a news article from Benzinga, which reported that Rumble Inc. (RUM) had approved a plan to invest up to $20 million in Bitcoin. The article also mentioned that GameStop's board had previously granted CEO Ryan Cohen increased control over the company's cash hoard, raising the possibility that he could allocate funds to alternative investments such as cryptocurrencies.
However, it's important to note that GameStop has not officially announced any plans to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The speculation is based solely on the Benzinga article and comments made on social media platforms.